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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1940

Page

8

High School Football Schedule District ALA Wednesday

District ALA outlined the football slate with games at Booth Ban Aotente and Umietrict SOR. Toprede features Brackersldxe against Setteeaen while Vitkt clashes Teel field in the evening. Hariandah, Trehern, and Amthany eye other matchups as academies prepare for league play.

Booth Setteeaen Alamenes iMatrich Whratler Vitkt Teel Field Treh Avatin Umatrich Asaa Came Hariandah Tarale

Alamo Stadium Classic Preview Builds Friday Night Buzz

City Athletic Director Claud Killani predicts about 15 000 fans will attend the Thanksgiving showdown at Alamo Stadium between Brackenridge and Jefferson as advance sales surge. Jefferson's improved form and the Mustangs defense and offense are shaping a tight contest while Anderson and Brooks are listed ready for action. Officials shuffle positions with McCullumbo timing from the press box and Rule as field judge as both sides prepare for a hard fought clash.

Anderson Brackenridge Lamar Eagles Ibelieves Jeffs John McCullumbo Mike Rule Rule Mike Williamson T. Maxey Hart Gene Seng

All-City Football Teams Set for Sunday Announcement

The Light will unveil all-city Class AA Class A and Class B football teams with votes from coaches officials and fans. Fans may vote multiple times for honorees and diplomas and gold footballs will be awarded during a Majestic theater program.

The Light Majestic Theater Sports Department San Antonio

Six Man Showdown Looms In Central Texas Night Contest

Prairie Lea Indians with a 23 game win streak clash on neutral Eagle field in Loling against the Gas-Gorilla Comets coached by Albert R. Vance. Praire Lea seeks victory to remain unbeaten while the Comets aim to derail the perfect season with H Geiger and crew, in a high anticipated six man battle drawing 2000 to 3000 fans.

Prairie Lea Prairie Lez Indians Gas- Gorilla Comets Eagle Field Loling Texas Indians Robin Galaway Howard Payne Sena G. Smith Camets Albert R. Vance St. Ed Red’s University H. Geiger Sovets Comets

Ticket Regulations For Eagle Jefferson Game

City Athletic Director Kellam announced ticket pickup rules for the Brackenridge Jefferson game with tickets at Majestic store Potchernek’s and the auditorium due by closing Tuesday or risk resale. Thanksgiving game tickets stay on sale at those outlets until 10 p.m. Thursday. after that, tickets available only at the stadium. Parking will mirror prior big games with added police, free lots east of the stadium through Brackenridge Park and west of Stadium Drive, and paid lots on the west side. Stadium gates open at 2 p.m. free parking areas and entrances are specified by section.

Seminary Majestic Potchernek's City Cloyd Kellam Tankersley Ant Board of Education Kellam Brackenridge Park Stadium Drive Old Rock Quarry

Motorist Leaves $1 Beside Dead Deer

VAN BUREN Mo November 19 A local conservation agent reports a bizarre roadside scene where a motorist left a single dollar beside a dead deer after an apparent collision. The incident occurred along highway 60 near Van Buren as responders tended the scene.

van Buren Hell Fagar Allen Highway 60 Heer Atom Jay

High School Football District Tie Settled by Montana Rule

In a district championship game Lake View and Cheraw ended tied and officials used the Montana system to decide. The ball rested on the Lake View 38 after five plays by each side, Cheraw gaining the win as the ball advanced into Lake View territory to determine the victor.

Texas D. C Lake View Cheraw Montana

Todd Holds Lead In Pro Football Scoring Race

Richard Todd, 165-pound back, leads the National Pro Football League individual scoring with eight touchdowns and 48 points for the Washington Redskins after a Sunday game with Chicago. Johnny Drake trails in second with four fewer points as teams have two games left. The Redskins, led by Sammy Baugh and Frank Pilchak, set a passing record with 134 completions this season, aiming to beat last year’s 58 percent accuracy. Washington also shows 2999 rushing yards and 225 points, while Detroit and Chicago Cardinals hold strong defensive records.

Chicago Richard Todd Texas Aggies Washington Washington Redskin Chicago Bears Cleveland Johnny Drake New York Washington Redskins Sammy Baugh Frank Pilchak Imad Redskins Detroit Chicago Cardinals

Golfers Rally Planned by San Antonio Club

Twenty five golf enthusiasts will rally as the San Antonio Golfers Association schedules a November 25 general membership meeting at the Gunter Hotel to discuss Texas Open business. A nominations committee will be elected for officers and directors, with officers to assume duties next April.

San Antonio

Heights Meets Lanier in Daytime Ball Game

Alamo Heights Mules, weakened by star Ralph Disworth’s absence after a car accident, travel to Lanier in a pivotal 36-A District race. Lanier’s undefeated Vars, with Ellsworth out, faces key lineup shifts as Judinger moves to left half and Pickels to quarterback. Outcome decides the pennant chase and regional playoff seedings.

Ralph Dlsworth Alamo Heights Alamo Stadion Ellsworth Ujured Lanier High School Voks Edison Bears Leme Pileworth Hardy Martin Jack Judinger Wayne Pickels Ed Farris Bill Ramsdell Line Seber Wiggs Myers Joe Rodrigues Landau Lilly Don Pickels Dub' Norton Salinas del Toro Gonzales Felan Machado Mata Flores Vela Toscano Casito Nosa Rodriguez

MacMitchell Dominates Long Run at Cross Country Meet

New York University runner Leslie MacMitchell won the cross country championship by a large margin, finishing 400 yards ahead of rival Bob Nichols of Rhode Island State in a field of 128. The event took place in New York on Tuesday, with MacMitchell securing an easy victory.

New York Lnsi Leslie MacMitchell New York University Bob Nichols Rhode Island State

Shooting score report from San Antonio Gun club weekly skeet shoot

The San Antonio Gun Club held a weekly all bore skeet shoot with top scores listed. Leten Taig led with 48 hits in 80 targets, followed by Teleh Tallateroo 48x80 and Maj HO Loman 40x50, with other shooters like Lt. 1 EAwhinay and C. th. Edwingon Br posting solid scores.

Leten Taig Ferro San Antonio Clit Clube Mate Sollows Teleh Tallateroo Eawhinay Maj HO. Loman C. Th. Edwingon Br Nis OH. Martin Winkler H. G. Mosely Carolyn Brown Brown Serhund

Connie Mack Hosts Walters at Dinner in Philadelphia

Connie Mack praised Walters at a testimonial dinner in Philadelphia at the YMCA. The right handed pitcher received a plaque for outstanding citizenship and athletic achievements. Mack called Walters among the great pitchers, and Walters was introduced by Dick Spalding as a future Cubs coach candidate.

Connie Mack Walters Philadelphia Bucky Watters Phillies Jimmy Wilso Chicago Cubs

Easter Nitnols star sets national forward passing record

Charlestown news reports Easter Nitnols Teachers College quarterback Bill Glenn set a national forward passing record. In eight games he attempted 109 passes with 71 completed and nine touchdowns. two of his completions were intercepted. Glenn, a senior and Fairfield high school graduate, played freshman year but was active only intermittently during sophomore and junior years due to illness.

Charleston Bill Glenn Athleticc Glenn Fairfield High School

Brackenridge Jefferson Night Pep Rally at Majestic

Brackenridge Jefferson pep rally set for Tuesday at the Majestic theater in Eagle, Ind. Students from the south side school will perform on stage after the first show, with the program including cheers and student yells. The Majestic will host the Brackenridge Jefferson classic and award a trophy to the winter winner.

Majestic Theater South Side Eagle Jeckels Elehart Ind Ted Lewis Majestic Actls Sway Jefferton Nis The

Branum elected president of San Antonio officials group

Melva Branum, known as Cotton Branum, was elected president of San Antonio's Southwest Basket Ball Officials' Association during a Gin ter hotel meeting. M. Ivan Manson will stay on as director and rep to the main association in Dallas, with William Peacock Michaels as vicepresident and C Holland Kellam as secretary. Weekly meetings set for Mondays at the Gunter.

G, Melva “Cotton” Branun San Antonio Southwest Basket Ball Officials’ Association Ginter Hotel M. Ivan Wil- Manson Dallas William Peacock Michaels C. Holland Kellam Gunter

Princeton Players Reinstated for Army Game Return to Squad

Princeton ends suspensions of Thatcher Longstreth and van Aubrey, varsity ends, after insubordination and training-rule breaches. Head coach Wieman says both have shown good conduct and attitudes. They were invited to rejoin and will be available for the Army game next Saturday.

Princeton No.j Thatcher Longstreth van Aubrey Goschead Witman Wieman Army

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